Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fleckii
ID:
192820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich49: 185 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192149



Common Names

  • Fleck's Indigo
  • Fleck's Indigofera
  • Fleck's False Indigo


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Description

Indigofera fleckii (also called Fleck's Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera fleckii is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera fleckii has small, yellow flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera fleckii is a perennial legume native to China. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Indigofera fleckii

Indigofera fleckii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Indigofera fleckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera fleckii?

Indigofera fleckii

What is the common name of Indigofera fleckii?

Fleck's Indigofera

What is the family of Indigofera fleckii?

Fabaceae

Species in the Indigofera genus

Indigofera asperifolia, Indigofera blanchetiana, Indigofera bongardiana, Indigofera campestris, Indigofera conzattii, Indigofera coronilloides, Indigofera costaricensis, Indigofera cuernavacana, Indigofera densiflora, Indigofera fruticosa, Indigofera guaranitica, Indigofera hygrobia, Indigofera jaliscensis, Indigofera kurtzii, Indigofera lancifolia, Indigofera latifolia, Indigofera lindheimeriana, Indigofera montana, Indigofera palmeri, Indigofera panamensis, Indigofera platycarpa, Indigofera pueblensis, Indigofera purpusii, Indigofera rojasii, Indigofera salmoniflora, Indigofera sphaerocarpa, Indigofera sphinctosperma, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera thibaudiana, Indigofera truxillensis, Indigofera tumidula, Indigofera langlassei, Indigofera caroliniana, Indigofera miniata, Indigofera trifoliata, Indigofera zollingeriana, Indigofera prostrata, Indigofera incompta, Indigofera lespedezioides, Indigofera parodiana, Indigofera subulata, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera micheliana, Indigofera curvirostrata, Indigofera hiranensis, Indigofera nugalensis, Indigofera pellucida, Indigofera drepanocarpa, Indigofera sabulosa, Indigofera kirilowi,

Species in the Fabaceae family